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Gen Z and millennials have regrets over home purchases, study finds

1 day ago | fox13news.com | Genevieve Curtis

There’s some buyers' remorse for younger homebuyers who may have jumped at low interest rates during the pandemic, and are now finding the cost of ownership is more than they bargained for. St. Petersburg realtor Jack Cleary sees that trend in the market emerging, with first-time home sellers moving on from their first homes quicker. "Now, younger people are using it as a stepping stone," he said. "High home prices, student debt, plus inflation.
FDA plans to phase out use of petroleum-based synthetic dyes in food

2 days ago | fox13news.com | Catherine Stoddard

The U.S. Health and Human Services and Food and Drug Administration will announce plans to phase out petroleum-based synthetic dyes in the nation’s food supply on Tuesday. The initiative comes as states have already moved toward restricting access to dyes used in common foods such as cereals, candies and drinks.
Florida attorney general subpoenas Roblox over child safety concerns

5 days ago | fox13news.com | Matthew McClellan

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is demanding answers from Roblox, issuing a subpoena to the wildly popular gaming platform this week as part of an investigation into how the company protects its youngest users online. The move comes just days after police in California say a 10-year-old girl was kidnapped by a man she met through Roblox and Discord. The child was found safe, and the suspect is now in custody.
Florida man kills 3 in I-95 crash after taunting state trooper, slamming into tow truck: officials

5 days ago | fox13news.com | Annabelle Sikes

A Florida man has been indicted for murder after a high-speed chase that ended in a deadly crash on an Interstate 95 off-ramp. Officials say the man taunted state troopers before then slamming into a tow truck and killing three people, as well as seriously injuring another. In total, a Brevard County Jury has indicted 41-year-old Vernon J. Hodges on 17 charges.
Parkland survivors at FSU relive trauma after latest campus shooting

5 days ago | fox13news.com | Evyn Moon

A tragic shooting at Florida State University is hitting especially close to home for many across Florida, particularly those with deep ties to the university. For some, it's not just about current students or future college plans. It's about reliving a past nightmare. Several students at FSU are survivors of the 2018 mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School (MSD) in Parkland, where 17 people were killed.
Powerful innovative helps men fight addiction

6 days ago | fox13news.com | Mark Wilson
FSU shooting: What we know about the victims

6 days ago | fox13news.com | Katelyn Massarelli

Multiple people were injured in a shooting on Thursday at Florida State University in Tallahassee. Authorities are continuing to investigate the shooting and have released little details about what happened and what led up to this. Students at FSU were advised by officials on campus to shelter in place after a shooter was reported in the student union. What's known about the FSU shooting victims?
'Casanova Killer' set for court hearing ahead of scheduled execution

6 days ago | fox13news.com | Kellie Cowan

Attorneys for the man dubbed the "Casanova Killer" will be in a Hillsborough County courtroom on Thursday, days after Gov. Ron DeSantis signed Glen Rogers' death warrant for a 1995 Tampa murder. Case against Glen Rogers The backstory: Glen Rogers, who is now 62, was sentenced to die in 1997 for the murder of Tina Marie Cribbs, 34, in 1995. Cribbs was stabbed to death in an Apollo Beach motel room after meeting Rogers at a bar in Gibsonton.
Tampa woman faces resentencing in 2004 killing of teenage girl

6 days ago | fox13news.com | Matthew McClellan

A Tampa woman convicted in the 2004 killing of 16-year-old Emily Clemons is back in court Thursday for a new sentencing hearing, more than 20 years after the brutal crime that shocked the community. The backstory: Laisha Landrum was 15 at the time when prosecutors say she repeatedly struck Clemons in the head with metal pans and a radio inside a Tampa apartment. Her co-defendant and then-boyfriend, Rocky Almestica, helped move the body and dump it in a trash bin behind the complex.
What to know before using AI to turn yourself into a Barbie doll or action figure

6 days ago | fox13news.com | Evyn Moon

Turning yourself into a Barbie or action figure with AI has taken over social media – but experts say you should think twice before hitting "generate." "What’s really interesting about the trends that are happening right now with ChatGPT, like the Barbie trend or the action figure trend, is that it’s actually a useful exercise for people in learning how to communicate with the machine," said AI expert Dr. Jill Schiefelbein. Alongside the fun, however, comes some legal risk.